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Caroplast is a wholesale supplier of plumbing and hydronic heating supplies for industrial and commercial applications. The company offers a variety of lined pipe and fittings, lined and unlined valves, valve and actuation products, plastic pipe, fittings and valves, safety shields, fiberglass piping systems, fiberglass grating, platforms, and structurals. It also offers process equipment and its accessories, tubings, tape, fabrics, belts, roll covers, gaskets, lined hose assemblies, expansion joints, and liquid level gauges. The firm provides corrosion-resistant linings and coatings. It is a representative of various manufacturers, including Chem-Flowtronics, Smith Fibercast Products, Resistoflex, Strongwell, Mueller Valves, Hayward Industrial, ITT Richter, Ramco Manufacturing and Saint-Gobain. Caroplast is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., and has offices in Hopewell, Va., and Savannah, Ga.

For more than 140 years Hersey Meters has supplied products to the water industry. Its product offerings include positive displacement meters, horizontal and vertical turbine meters, compound meters, fire meters, automatic meter reading equipment and detector checks. These products have the capability to accurately measure water and ensure full revenue in applications ranging from residential flows to demanding fire and master meters. Founded in 1859 as Hawes and Hersey in south Boston, Hersey originally manufactured rotary pumps, bolts and general machinery. After the first water meters were introduced in 1885, Hersey meters were sold in more than 35 states and territories by 1889. In 1992, the company relocated to a 142,000-square-foot, ISO 9002-certified facility in Cleveland, N.C. Hersey Meters is a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products.

Stephens Office Systems was established in 1977 by an individual that has many years of experience in the office furniture and design industry. John M. Stephens III opened the doors to Stephens Office Systems with a single delivery man, and an office assistant. Today Stephens Office Systems Inc has grown to have a multiplex facility in Charlotte N.C. with over 50K square feet. Now with a fleet of trucks and vans, and a great group of highly motivated and energetic sales and support individuals ; Stephens Office Systems Inc has become one of the most successful office furniture and design companies in the Charlotte region. Our success is all based on our customers, over 75% of our business every year is directly from referrals. In 1998, another generation, John M. Stephens IV joined the already growing company to head up the sales and design departments. While studying Interior Design in college, John IV wanted to add some fresh ideas to the company and contribute to its success. Stephens has grown significantly every year for the last 10 years. We take small steps, and we want to stay in a position where we can service all of our clients large and small with the same high quality products and services.